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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Work & Motherhood

The model who turned her maternity brand into a lifeline for isolated moms

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Work & Motherhood

Child

New poll reveals how little freedom kids have today—and why experts say it’s hurting them

Digital devices are deeply embedded in modern childhood, and the Harris Poll shows just how much they shape kids’ daily lives.

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Child, Child Learn & Play, Parenting

News

Why pets are drawn to pregnant bellies—and what it means for baby

As their paws pressed down, her unborn baby kicked back, as if saying hello to his furry siblings.

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

Health & Wellness

Phones are out of class—now what? a mom’s guide to school phone bans

Reframing the Debate from Emergencies to Everyday Growth

Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How Blueland’s founder makes sustainable back-to-school shopping effortless and affordable

Her advice stems from real experience as both a mother and an entrepreneur who's tested countless products in search of ones that actually work for real families.

Updated Aug. 25, 2025

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

Our Partners

Navigating Vaccination: Tips and Information for Moms

Chatting about vaccinations with your pediatrician doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Check out where you can find helpful info to prep for your next visit and learn why it matters.

Updated Aug. 20, 2025

Our Partners, Children's Health

Getting Pregnant

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

Updated Aug. 19, 2025

Getting Pregnant, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Infertility

Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

Baby Names

Pregnancy

Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

Pregnancy

Why stress during pregnancy affects your baby’s gut health

“The upshot is that pregnant women should be pampered if we want the best for their babies.”

Updated Jul. 31, 2025

Pregnancy, News

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Pregnancy

French baby names are having a moment—and Olivia Culpo’s pick shows exactly why

French baby names offer a quiet magic that touches on meaning, sound, and feeling all at once.

Updated Jul. 17, 2025

Pregnancy, Baby Names

News

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch

News

Teaching kids to spot ‘weaponized incompetence’ before it becomes a habit

By calmly calling out the behavior, Huffman equipped her son with language

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Viral & Trending

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.

News

How a baby’s autograph-covered helmet became the sweetest surprise of the US Open

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

News

Penn Badgley quietly introduces his new role: dad of twins

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

News, Celebrity News

News

Viral video captures firstborn crashing baby’s giggle session with a laugh no one will forget

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

Toddler

This little girl’s bedtime clapback proves kids always have the last word

“Kids always know exactly how to cut you down at bedtime 😂.”

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler, News, Parenting, Toddler Sleep, Viral & Trending

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Toddler Sleep

This viral blankie story proves kids know exactly what they need to feel safe

When the youngest gets attention, the oldest often steps in with their own showstopper act.

Updated Sep. 04, 2025

Toddler Sleep, Parenting, Toddler

Viral & Trending

$1,650 in the U.S. vs. $120 in Sweden: How one video highlights the daycare gap that’s frustrating parents

The comparison has struck a nerve and sparked conversations about what kind of daycare system parents deserve.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Viral & Trending, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, News, Parenting

Back To School

Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure

Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.

Updated Sep. 03, 2025

Back To School, Career & Money, Family Finances & Budgeting, Parenting

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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

State of Motherhood

This time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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Our Partners

Finding a routine with a new baby is hard. Here’s how Dr. Brown’s bottles can make it easier

4 tips to finding your daily flow.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024

Our Partners, Baby, Baby Feeding Tips, Parenting

News

FDA warns parents about Crecelac infant formula—what parents need to know about the recall

The alert is for Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024

News

Viral & Trending

Sweet co-parenting moment at gender reveal goes viral—and we love to see it

This is how you do a blended family.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024

Viral & Trending

Motherly Stories

Here’s to the ‘middle moms’ who are navigating motherhood between preschool and prom

Middle moms are straddling two worlds.

Updated Jun. 03, 2024

Motherly Stories, Parenting

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Life

Don’t feel guilty about not being a ‘busy mom’ this summer

Being busy is not a badge of honor.

Updated Jun. 06, 2023

Life, Mental Health

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Motherly Stories

To the teen girls at the swimming pool

Don’t worry; this isn’t going to be one of those letters.

Updated Jun. 05, 2023

Motherly Stories, Teen

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Celebrity News

Chip and Joanna Gaines don’t let their kids have social media until college—here’s why

Chip and Joanna Gaines don't allow their kids on social media until right before they start college—"it’s a challenge."

Updated Jun. 03, 2024

Celebrity News

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Relationships

Effective communication requires good listening: Here’s the key to improving ALL your relationships

Life revolves around relationships. Listening well is key to fostering good relationships with others, which also translates into overall happiness.

Updated Jun. 03, 2024

Relationships

Celebrity News

Mandy Moore shows off baby bump after announcing she’s having her own ‘Big 3’

The “This Is Us” alum paid perfect tribute to the beloved series in her pregnancy announcement.

Updated Jun. 03, 2024

Celebrity News

Baby Shopping Guide

The baby-friendly cure-all product hiding in your medicine cabinet

Hear me out: You truly can use Vaseline on just about anything.

Updated May. 30, 2024

Baby Shopping Guide

Mom talks about being judged at grocery store

Viral & Trending

Mom shamed by grocery store cashier for letting her kid eat snacks before paying

To snack or not to snack in the grocery store without paying first?

Updated May. 31, 2024

Viral & Trending

Dad helps postpartum wife in TikTok video

Viral & Trending

This dad helping his wife postpartum is going viral—and for good reason

Partners of postpartum moms, take note.

Updated May. 31, 2024

Viral & Trending, Mental Health, Women's Health

Maternity

Planning your maternity photoshoot? A celeb photographer shares her best tips

Beka Price, Utah's top maternity and newborn photographer, shares her expert tips for planning an unforgettable maternity photoshoot. Get invaluable advice from the photographer trusted by celebrities like Mykayla Skinner and Pharaoh Brown.

Updated May. 31, 2024

Maternity